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Lane College lost to Tuskegee 27-14 on Oct.

31 at home, ending the Dragons’ season.

Peak fall colors in West Tennessee are expected around early November after changes began in mid-October, and most trees will likely lose their leaves by Thanksgiving; drought, heavy rain, and hot summer nights could make colors duller or shorten the display.

Local cheer squads showcased routines at the Jackson Cheer Company's annual showcase this morning at the Carl Perkins Civic Center, with Jackson Elite teams performing across multiple age and experience levels ahead of competition season.

Hub City Theatre Company hosted Jackson's first ever Renaissance arts festival, Shakesfest, at the AMP at the market, featuring live performances of Hamlet, handmade crafts from local makers, festival fare, costume contests, and stick-horse races.

UT Martin lost its homecoming football game to Eastern Illinois, falling 45-16 on Oct.

31 at home after the Panthers rallied in the second half.

Lane College held its Homecoming Parade Saturday morning through downtown, closing several streets for marching band, dance and cheer performances, appearances by Little Miss Juneteenth and Miss Tennessee Volunteer, and alumni, with Grand Marshal Rep. Johnny Shaw, who is retiring from the Tennessee General Assembly, leading the celebration.

Madison County Mayor AJ Massey and Jackson Mayor Scott Conger declared Oct.

30 Michael Baker Day at a Friday ceremony at the Jackson–Madison County Library to honor Baker's 43 years with the library; he says he plans to keep helping with downtown events (he helped build the city's blues festival and arts scene).

Madison County jail chaplain Pastor Ronald Benton was named West Tennessee’s Program Facilitator of the Year by the Tennessee Corrections Institute after leading 10 evidence-based jail programs that helped the Corrections Division earn Tier 1 certification this year.